Escalation : book II of The island trilogy

She's never been one to back down from a challenge... I glance over at Connor walking next to me. His face is set in hard lines, and I can tell he's upset. Even though the rest of us are safe, I know it kills him that one of us must suffer to remain that way. I reach out to squeeze his hand in reassurance, something I would never have done two months ago, and he glances over at me. "Tomorrow, we need to talk," he mouths, his stormy eyes dark and brooding. All I can think is, what have I done now? Reagan Rykehart never expected to be sentenced to the Grandy Island reintegration camp for at-risk youth. She also never expected she’d be nuts enough to jump ship and make a run—er—swim for it. Just her luck she washes up on psycho island. What’s that old saying? Takes one psycho to know another? When Connor and the Sect decide she’s trustworthy enough to bring her into the fold, she has no idea what she’s in for. Nevertheless, Reagan’s never been one to back down from a challenge and she isn’t about to start now. Problem is, will it be more than she can handle this time? This is book 2 in a dystopian trilogy with darker themes, and elements of romance. An island adventure, packed full of twists and turns, you won't want to put it down. Cliffhanger endings, please read the books in order! In a land where love is a crime, two rebels will risk everything for each other. Reagan has given her heart to the resistance and to their brooding leader, Connor. But their forbidden romance puts a target on their backs as tensions come to a head between the community and those who refuse to be controlled. When betrayal plunges the rebellion into chaos, Connor and Reagan's bond will be tested like never before. With old allies turning against them and a sinister force threatening to destroy Halcyon, they must outwit a ruthless regime to survive. But surviving may not be enough. To win true freedom for themselves and their people, these star-crossed lovers will have to start a revolution. Even if that means sacrificing the one thing they fear losing most - each other. In a world where hope is hard to find, their love may be the spark that spreads rebellion to every heart. What readers are saying... "Absolutely loved this book." "This book had so many twists and turns I had no idea what was going to happen next." "The author keeps you wondering what's coming next." "Great character development." "I 'wolfed down' the 3-part "The Island" series in a few days." "You can't go wrong with any of her books." Dive into this riveting dystopian tale now, and get ready for a series that will keep you turning the pages until the very end. Get it now. Because reading is cool and sleep is overrated. This is novella 2 in a heart-pounding island adventure where dark secrets and forbidden attraction collide. Packed full of twists and turns, it's a thrilling dystopian romance you won't want to put down. Cliffhanger endings, please read the books in order! Religious themes.